InTouch eNewsletter - November 13

In Touch e-Newsletter
Thursday, 13th November 2014
Volume 2014 Issue 35
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DIARY DATES
FRI, 14 NOVEMBER
AMEB Cello Exam 1.30-5.00pm
Interschool Sport - home
TUE, 18 NOVEMBER
Grade 5/6 Family Life 2 of 3
WED, 19 NOVEMBER
2015 Prep Story Time #4
Grade 3/4 iPad Information
evening – 6PM
THURS, 20-SAT 23 NOV
Recumbent Bike - Maryborough
FRI, 21 NOVEMBER
Anna Robinson Piano Soiree
5:30-7.00pm
TUE, 25 NOVEMBER
2015 Prep Transition #1
TUE, 25 - FRI, 28 NOVEMBER
Grade 5/6 Camp Canberra
TUE, 2 DECEMBER
Grade 5/6 Family Life 3 of 3
2015 Prep Transition #2
WED, 3 DECEMBER
Rosey Vizard’s Piano Soiree
7.00-8.30PM
Bryn Criddle Piano Soiree
7.30-8.30PM
FRI, 5 DECEMBER
Gavin Lang Violin Soiree
6.00-7.00PM
Leonie Khourey’s Woodwind
Soiree - 6.30-7.30PM
SUN, 7 DECEMBER
Senior Choir Carols Queens Park
7.00pm
TUE, 9 DECEMBER
2015 Prep Transition #3
Last day for Chess Term 4
WED, 10 DECEMBER
End Year Instrumental Concert
All ensembles to perform
BBQ 5.00 pm Concert 6.30 pm
FRI, 12 DECEMBER
Vern O’Hara Piano Soiree 6-7pm
TUES, 16 DEC
YEAR 6 GRADUATION
WED, 17 DECEMBER
Grade 6 Big Day Out
THURS, 18 DECEMBER
SCHOOL FINISHES FOR 2014
MON, 5 JANUARY
Camp Australia Holiday Program
begins at FPS
FRI, 30 JANUARY 2015
First day Grades 1-6
MON, 2 FEBRUARY 2015
First day grades prep
WED, 4 FEBRUARY
Prep students do not attend
TUES, 17 FEBRUARY 2015
Grade Prep Photos
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Principal’s Report
Lesley McCarthy
Congratulations to the Recumbent Bike Team on a superb effort with
their fundraising event. The team was strongly supported by parents and
colleagues and through sponsored laps, fun activities and the sausage
sizzle they raised over $2000. What a success!
The Team sets off next Thursday for Maryborough for the 3 day event
where the 2 teams will compete for over 16 hours on the track. They will
also present a team response to the
environmental questions and demonstrate
their knowledge of environment and
sustainability, team work and bike
mechanics to the judging panel. We wish
them a great event!
http://www.racvenergybreakthrough.net/
The Prep Information evening last night was another successful event in
the transition program for 2015. A very large number of prospective
parents attended and were delighted with the video clips we showed them
– last year’s Prep student movie and the Student Leader movie about
FPS. Student Leaders also spoke about the school and answered
questions from parents. Story Time continues to be well attended and
gives children and teachers an opportunity to get to know each other and
the school.
It is now 3 years since we commenced the 1:1 iPad journey and the
successes in student learning are demonstrable and significant. The Year
5/6 students have developed the 6 Key Competencies for 21st Century
Learning – Collaboration, Communication, Critical Thinking,
Creativity, Citizenship and Challenge; and are able to explore, research,
work in teams, create solutions, communicate their ideas to a global
audience and demonstrate their civics and citizenship skills to an
exemplary level. They are working way beyond the Level 6 curriculum
and daily amaze their teachers with their insights and responses.
The 1:1 Program will now extend to Grade 4 as well and see a
change in the curriculum and inquiry focus for 2015 with the
changes to AusVELS.
The iPad Information evening next Wednesday will
explain to next year’s Grade 4 & 5 parents how our 1:1
Challenge Based Learning Program operates.
The bell rings at 8.55am – please be at school before then!!
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Student of the Week
Office News
Week beginning 10 November 2014
Office Hours, 8.30am – 4.00pm Monday to Friday
Grade
Student
Prep L
Selma M.
Prep M
Hugo C.
Prep Mc
Zakaria M.
Prep T
Amelia W.
1M
Hugo H.
1R
Silas B.
1S
Aiden M.
1Y
Amaan K.
2I
William M.
2N
Nadia O.
2T
Phoenix H.C.
3/4D
Abdi H.
3/4J
Aisha H.
3/4L
Naeema O.
3/4M
Angus C.
3/4P
Genna C.
5A
Tami S.
5T
Nana A.
5/6M
Ned T.
6C
Urjii A.
6P
Lily Z.
Reason
For always trying her best in
every part of the school day.
You’re amazing Selma!
For being a superstar reader
who has shown great
persistence and confidence. Well
done!
For showing confidence and
water safety in the water at
swimming. Well done!
For her confidence at swimming.
Great work Amelia.
For writing an interesting and
imaginative narrative.
For confidently sharing his
narrative with our class.
For confidently sharing his
narrative with the glass.
For showing resilience and
persistence in redeveloping his
characters for his narrative.
For working well on his writing
tasks with the help of a
classmate.
For always striving to complete
work tasks to a high standard.
For confidently using his fraction
knowledge in maths lessons.
For managing his impulsivity
and remaining focused on his
work.
For her excellent commitment to
the environment group and
being a leader for younger
children.
For always striving for accuracy
in everything she does. What an
excellent attitude!
For being keen and enthusiastic
with his tasks in class.
For asking questions and using
research to solve problems.
For persisting and thinking
flexibly in all her work.
For persisting and trying her
best during spelling activities.
For responding with
wonderment and awe in
producing an outstanding Wax
Museum entry.
For trying her hardest with her
biography. Well done!
For her great effort when
presenting her Wax Museum
project.
2015 Fees, Levies and Bookpacks
Parents, all forms need to be returned to the office by
Friday 21st November 2014. Please note, your 2015
Essential Education Expense and excursion levy must be
paid no later than the first day of school in 2015, but all
book packs, grade 6 jumpers and polos MUST be paid for
by 21st November. It is preferable that all Expenses, Book
pack and Levies are paid in full by the November due
date. Please note, the government has ceased the
payment of the Education Maintenance Allowance and
as such parents will be required to fully pay the amounts
stipulated.
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.‫ نوفمبر‬50 ‫العاب الكرة والصولجان لمن قبل‬
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‫ قد توقفت الحكومة عن دفع بدل صيانة والتعليم كما‬،‫ يرجى مالحظة‬.‫الثاني‬
.‫سوف تكون هناك حاجة هؤالء اآلباء لدفع كامل المبالغ المنصوص عليها‬
‫شكر‬
2015 Kharashyada, khidmado iyo ganaaxyo iyo Bookpacks
Waalidiinta, nooc kasta oo u baahan in lagu soo celiyaa
xafiiska by Friday 21-ka November 2014. Fadlan ogow, adiga
2015 Kharashyada Waxbarashada Muhiimka ah iyo levy
dalxiiska gaaban waa in la bixiyaa ugu dambayn maalinta
dugsiga ugu horaysa ee 2015-ka, laakiin dhammaan kiishada
buugga, fasalka 6 funnaano iyo polos in la bixiyo WAA ah ee
ay 21-ka November.
Waxaa habboon in dhammaan kharashyada buuxda u bixin
November taariikhda dhalidda. Fadlan la soco, dawladdu
waxay ku joogsatay bixinta Maintenance Allowance Education
iyo sida waalidiinta sida looga baahan doonaa inay si buuxda
u bixin inta ku xusan.
mahadsan
Scholastic Book Club – Last order for 2014!!!
Issue 8 order forms that were sent home recently are due
back to the office by
Wednesday 19th November by 9.00am
No late orders will be accepted
Please note, that orders sent before this date will now be
sent to Scholastic as received (except cash which will be
processed on the final day). The office will now process
orders a couple times a week (for credit and cheque
payments only) so the earlier the order, the earlier the
children will get their book.
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Assistant Principal’s Report
Sandra McOrist
Afternoon pickups at Flemington St.
Could all drivers please remember to obey the
road rules by not double parking, turning the
opposite direction to get out of a parking bay,
blocking the entire road or doing U-turns outside
the school when it is far safer to drive around the
block. I was so concerned about the driving last
night that we have again contacted both the
police and council and fines will be given.
It is important that all parents walk across
the road with their children by their sides or
holding their hands.
It is also important that children are collected by
3:45 as that is when the teachers finish yard duty.
After that time they will be taken to the office. We
understand that there are times when parents get
caught up in traffic or something goes wrong.
However we are becoming increasingly frustrated
with those families who fail to collect children at
this time and eventually arrive at 4-4:30.
Rubbish around the School
For a school that has no food eaten outside
we still have a lot of rubbish around. If you
are here afterschool or on the weekend
please feel free to place any rubbish that
you might have in the bins enclosed in the bin
cage. I have been surprised to find that people
have collected all of their rubbish placed it
carefully into a plastic bag, tied it all up and then
left it in the school grounds or car park. Please
help us keep the school looking neat and tidy.
Families and Childhood Transition Study (FACTS)
A reminder for parents of Grade 2 students to
please return the Families and Childhood
Transitions Study forms A.S.A.P.
Thank you.
Curriculum News
As your child transitions into grade 5, we would
like to take this opportunity to invite you to our
grade 5 iPad information night for 2015. This
session is on Wednesday, 19th November at 6pm
in the Learning Neighbourhood. We are excited
to welcome this years’ grade four students to the
upper years and to be a part of their continued
learning journey.
Following the success of the Challenge Based
Learning approach, the 1:1 iPad program will be
extended to Grade 4 in 2015. We are excited to
welcome the Grade 4 students to the 1:1 iPad
program and to be a part of their continued
learning journey.
The session will be a chance for you to meet some
of the current grade 5/6 teachers and find out
about our 1:1 iPad program.
The session will
provide valuable information and expectations
around uses of the iPad. Next year will be our 4 th
year in running this successful program.
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Music News
Vern O’Hara 0403 777 050
Well done to everyone that participated in Walk
to School in October. We had a total of 437
students participate with a massive total of 8496
walks completed.
Great work!!
The Giving Tree
It’s that time of year again. The
giving tree is starting up and we
would like to give gifts to families
that are less fortunate than us.
Presents can be given to any age
(please do not bring in any
perishable food items). Gifts need
to be wrapped, with a label stating
age and gender of the gift. Every
classroom will have a box to put the
gifts into.
Please, please, please bring in gifts.
Thanks SRC
2015 Expression of Interest forms
The Expression of Interest forms for the 2015
instrumental music program were sent home with
students from Prep to year 5 yesterday - Wednesday
12th November. Please take time to read the
information carefully and complete the reply form
accurately.
Please note all students intending to learn an
instrument(s) in 2015, including students who are
learning an instrument in 2014, need to complete and
return the form.
We are trying to encourage more students to take up
cello, flute, clarinet and saxophone.
Completed forms can be left in Mr O’Hara’s pigeon
hole.
If you didn’t receive a form, spare copies are available
from the note holder at the office and in the music
corridor.
End of Year Instrumental Concert
The end of year instrumental concert will be held on
Wednesday 10th December. We will be having a BBQ
starting at 5.00 pm with sausage sandwiches, pies and
pasties, cakes, lollies and drinks available for purchase.
All ensembles including the Junior and Senior – Strings,
Bands, Rock Bands and Choirs will be performing along
with the recipients of this year’s achievement awards.
The concert will commence at 6.30 pm and will run till
approximately 8.30 pm.
We encourage students and parents to attend to
support our school’s fantastic music program and to
experience the high standard of playing and
performance of our students.
Entry is $5.00 per adult, students free. We will also be
holding a raffle on the night.
Attendance at ensemble rehearsals
The end of year is approaching fast and it is very
important that students involved in the schools’
ensembles attend rehearsals to ensure they are ready
to perform at the end of year concert.
The Senior Choir will also be performing at the Carols
in Queens Park on Sunday 7th December between 7
and 8 pm and at Maclean Lodge on Thursday 11th
December from 2.00 to 3.00 pm. I will be sending
home the lyrics of the songs we will be performing
which will need to be memorized for these
performances.
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Hub News (FPS Parent's Association)
Leonie’s Woodwind Soiree
Rochelle Carland (HUB President)
[email protected] - 0416 177 219
Due to the Grade 5/6 Camp and Recumbent Bike
Camp, Leonie’s Woodwind Soiree has been
rescheduled to:
Friday 5th December at 6.30pm
in the Music room.
Many apologies for the change of dates. I hope this
time you can all make it. See you there.
Leonie
Christmas Cake Orders
Christmas cakes all over Flemington and surrounding
suburbs are being baked for our annual Christmas Cake
fundraiser. This means it time to get your orders in
(our order form is included later in the newsletter)!
Please note the following key dates:
For bakers - cakes need to be delivered to the office by
5th December.
For orders - orders close 2nd December 2014.
For pick-up – at Flemington Farmers Market on Sunday
14th December (alternative arrangements can be made
if you are unable to pick them up from here)
Please
contact
Carrie
Bloomfield
[email protected] for any queries.
on
Flemington Farmers Market Xmas Stall
Our Xmas stall at the Flemington Farmers Market
is on again on Sunday 14th December. More
details to follow later but we will need donations of
cakes, biscuits, slices etc (packaged/gift type
goods work really well!). So save the date and get
your baking on…!!
Icy Poles
A reminder that icy poles are back on
sale for $1 on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays
in Term 4. Please contact Lisa Madden on 0425
834 147 or [email protected] if you’re
able to help sell.
FPS Bicycle Recycle
– Fix-up Friday
HELP PLEASE: Friday’s
(14-Nov) weather is
going to be a little
cloudy / 24o (i.e. not
too hot!) and good for
being outdoors fixing bikes. Most bikes are
easy to fix and there’s no need for any specific
skills; just a willingness to give it a go and get
your hands a little dirty. Please join us if you
can spare the time.
Thank you to those who have donated bikes in
the last weeks. I’m pleased to report that we
now have an ample stock of bikes needing
repair. If you still have some bikes to donate,
please hold them for another week or so to help
us manage our limited bike-shed space. If you
would like a bike or know someone who needs a
bike, please contact me by email, the phone
number below or visit the bike shed after school
on Fridays.
Thank you for your continued support.
OSHC News
Camp Australia manages the Before & After School
Care program. All bookings, absences and payments
need to be made through the Camp Australia website.
Do not leave messages on the school answering machine.
Customer
Service
Website
8.00am - 6.00pm
1300 105 343
Monday to Friday
www.campaustralia.com.au
Parents please note that there will not be any care
offered on Friday 19th December.
The Vacation Care program will commence on
Monday 5th January.
Phat Milk Cafe is a proud financial
supporter of the FPS Bicycle Recycle program.
Please help show our
appreciation to Sean
and the team at Phat
Milk by supporting this
worthy local business at:
208 Mt Alexander Rd
(just outside the main
school gate).
Peter Hormann, mob: 0408 773 837,
[email protected]
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The Recumbent trike Ride-a-thon and Fundraiser
On Thursday the 30th of October the recumbent bike team of 26 students worked around the clock to
set up a school fundraiser so that our recumbent bike team can go to Maryborough to compete against
other schools in the RACV Energy Breakthrough event. It all started at lunchtime when more than
300 hungry children where lining up to get a sausage from the canteen. At 2:30pm the recumbent bike
ride-a-thon began, where members from the recumbent bike team had a chance to ride the bike for 20
minutes and be sponsored for the amount of laps they do. At 3:30pm many different activities and
fundraisers were available for children of all ages. Activities that children had a chance to participate
in included: throwing sponges at members of the recumbent bike team or teachers, suggesting a name
for the trike which the recumbent bike team will proudly display on the trike and even the option to
ride the trikes. The recumbent bikers stayed long after everyone left the school and continued riding
for sponsors until 8pm. By the end of the day everyone in the recumbent bike team was exhausted, as
we rode 56 km. We thank all the teachers and especially the parents who helped make the fundraiser
successful and helped raise $2338.45!!! This money will go towards ensuring that the trikes and all
our equipment and consumables are able to be paid for. Thank you everyone for your support.
Children in grades 3-6
riding the recumbent bike
Recumbent bike Ride-A-Thon
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ATTENTION GRADE 3 AND 4 STUDENTS
Specials on iPads available at Big W from 13th November to 19th November!!
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Urban Wellbeing Survey
The Urban Wellbeing Survey is about people's daily lives and also their health and wellbeing. One of the key things it
looks at is how social participation can be beneficial for mental and physical wellbeing. We are very keen to have a
good representation of people who actually are socially active and engaged and so we naturally thought of asking
Rotary Club members if they would be willing to do the survey.
The Urban Wellbeing Survey is open until November 23rd and anyone living in Australia who is 18 years old or over
can do it and, if they want, go into the prize draw for iPads and gift vouchers. The survey is located here:
www.urbanwellbeing.org.au
And we also have a facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/urbanwellbeing.org.au
(There is a regional wellbeing version of the survey as well, for more detail contact [email protected] ).
The aim of this survey work is to produce new knowledge and understanding about what makes a great life for
everyone, no matter who they are or where they live. Results from the survey will be publicly available online next
year and any suburb with more than 100 responses will be profiled.
Raising Children Network
Do you have a child or know someone with an Autism Spectrum Disorder? If so, Murdoch Children’s Research Institute
needs your help!
They are looking for children...:
• aged between 7.5 and 18 years
• have a diagnosis of an Autism Spectrum Disorder
• willing to enter a randomised controlled trial
• prepared to take an SSRI (Fluoxetine) or placebo for 16 weeks
Over the last decade, the use of Fluoxetine and other selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) for children with
autism has grown. However, based on current literature, how well SSRIs work for autism is unknown. Therefore they
need you to help them determine how well Fluoxetine works for the treatment of restricted, repetitive and
stereotyped behaviours in children and adolescents with autism.
For more information, or to sign up, please contact the coordinator:
VIC - Molly O’Sullivan, t: (03) 8341 6229 | e: [email protected]
Moonee Valley City Council wants to know:
 Are we getting it right when it comes to communicating with our community?
 In what ways would you like to receive information into the future?
You’re invited to participant in a focus group session about Council’s communications.
This engaging two hour session will include catering and all participants score a free Village movie pass!
Session times:
Focus group
When
Where
Adults 25-54
Monday, 24 November
6pm-8pm
Sam Merrifield Library
Mt Alexander Road, Moonee Ponds
Youth (14-24
years)
Tuesday, 25 November
4.30-6.30pm
Moonee Valley Youth Hub
Wilson Street, Moonee Ponds
Adults 55 years Wednesday, 26 November
and over
6pm-8pm
Sam Merrifield Library
Mt Alexander Road, Moonee
Express your interest by Wednesday, 19 November. Fill out a quick online form at mvcc.vic.gov.au/focusgroups or call
our Communications team on 9243 8888.
Your input will be highly valuable to ensuring we’re meeting the needs of our community!
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